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Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

United States [2006]

Also known as: UIGEA

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Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in October 2006, a law designed to prevent the passing of gambling revenue by poker sites on the Internet to terrorist organizations. In response, several online poker sites relocated their servers and operations outside the United States. On April…
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